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About stenoodie

I'm a stenographer, foodie, avid traveller, and mom of 3 who loves to share her experiences with the world.

Soft Opening Menu at Platform Espresso Bar!

Posted on October 27, 2017 by stenoodie

October 24, 2017: Platform Espresso Bar is a brand new cafe newly opened in Markham as of October 10, 2017. They are a cafe that serves all kinds of coffee including specialty coffee, pour-overs (drip coffee), lattes, teas, as well … Continue reading →

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Blogger Tasting at Dagu Rice Noodle in Markham

Posted on October 26, 2017 by stenoodie

October 23, 2017: Funny story because I was actually supposed to at Dagu Rice Noodle here twice on a complimentary basis (one for an Instagram contest prize and another for a tasting event) but what happened was that the deadline … Continue reading →

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Yan Woo Soya Bean in Market Village [Relocated]

Posted on October 26, 2017 by stenoodie

October 22, 2017: After our day trip to Whittamore’s Farm and before dinner, we stopped by Market Village for a snack. We went to Yan Woo Soya Bean, another long-standing Chinese shop that serves traditional soybean products like soybean pudding (they … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Visit to Whittamore’s Farm in Markham before it closes in 2017

Posted on October 25, 2017 by stenoodie

October 22, 2017: This past weekend, we went to visit Whittamore’s Farm before it closes down at the end of this season in 2017. (Why are so many long-standing businesses closing in Markham? 😦 ) I believe I should have visited Whittamore’s … Continue reading →

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Visiting Sam’s Congee Delight in Market Village before they move to a new location

Posted on October 25, 2017 by stenoodie

October 21, 2017: The title of this blog post says it all: the long-standing Sam’s Congee Delight is moving out of the 20-plus-year-old Market Village plaza to a new location shortly. Sam’s Congee Delight (黃三記) serves congee, steamed rice rolls, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Rounded

Posted on October 25, 2017 by stenoodie

On our trip to Zhangjaijie, China last month to see the beautiful and majestic Tianmen Mountain (天門山), we had to take a bus and long cable car ride in order to get to the very top of the mountain to … Continue reading →

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Chefs Plate: Spiced Steak & Garlic Salsa Verde with Roasted Fingerlings and Cheesy Kale Chips

Posted on October 24, 2017 by stenoodie

October 19, 2017: For my 19th meal from Chefs Plate, I selected the Spiced Steak & Garlic Salsa Verde from their weekly changing roster of meals. All ingredients from the Chefs Plate meals are farm-fresh ingredients from local Canadian businesses … Continue reading →

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Chefs Plate: Italian Sausage Pasta Bake with Ricotta Cheese and a Baby Spinach Salad

Posted on October 24, 2017 by stenoodie

October 18, 2017: For my 18th meal from Chefs Plate, I made an Italian Sausage Pasta Bake. Chefs Plate is a meal subscription service that delivers fresh and local pre-portioned and pre-measured ingredients in chef-inspired recipes for you to cook … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oshawa Downtown – Toronto Area

Posted on October 23, 2017 by stenoodie

October 8, 2017: Another relaxing getaway means another hotel stay! This time, we stayed in downtown Oshawa at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oshawa Downtown. I haven’t stayed in a Holiday Inn in some time and I was super … Continue reading →

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Winning a Lucky Dinner for 2 at Baxters Landing

Posted on October 22, 2017 by stenoodie

October 8, 2017: In September, I was lucky enough to win an Instagram contest for a free dinner for two at Baxters Landing in Oshawa, Ontario. This was perfect since I had wanted to see the salmon run in Port … Continue reading →